Fresh Employment Opportunities at U.S. Embassy Nigeria 2nd April 2016

Job Title: Political Specialist, FSN-10/FP-05/5*

Ref: A10000
Location: Lagos – Political/Economic Section
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent supports Pol/Econ Section by assisting in analyzing policy issues including national politics, local politics in Nigeria’s 17southern states, human rights, trafficking in persons, religious freedom, and other social or political developments.
• S/he communicates the significance and underlying drivers of each issue to Foreign Service Officers in the section.
• Additionally, s/he maintains a wide range of contacts at various levels and in various sectors, including government, academia, and NGOs.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, History, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Economics, Business, Communications or related field is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a position requiring strong analytical and writing skills is required.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough understanding of Nigeria’s political and economic systems, constitution, and history is required. Must have broad range of contacts across a variety of organizations, including politics, government, business, academia, and civil society.
• Must be able to analyze, organize, and present information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint is required.

Hiring Preference Selection ProcessWhen qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP**

Importation Information

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PAS) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

SalaryOr Ordinarily Resident (OR) – N8,795,684 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-10
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – Not-Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$58,032 p.a.
EFM/MOH – US$49,804 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/5*

Ref: A50344, A50345
Location: Lagos – Regional Security Office (RSO)
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Slot: 2

Basic Function of the Position 

• Incumbent is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the conduct of foreign policy. S/he is responsible for protecting Chief of Mission (COM) personnel and official visitors from physical harm and embarrassment.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• Two (2) years of College or Universities studies in Liberal Arts, Business or Social Sciences is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of providing close protection services is required.
• Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested. Level IV (Fluent) of one Nigeria major languages (Yoruba, Hausa or Igbo) is required.
• Must be familiar with Special Protective Equipment (SPE).
• Must be able to maintain situational awareness and conduct surveillance detection to enhance post’s off-compound security posture.

Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP**

Importation Information

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selection Criteria 

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
OR – Ordinarily Resident  (OR) – N3,591,291 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-6
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$36,837 p.a. (Starting Salary) p.a.
EFM/MOH – US$31,614 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-08*

Ref: A96125
Location: Abuja Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

• This position serves as the Global Health Security public health emergency management portfolio manager.
• The incumbent is responsible for public health emergency management activities supported by the CDC Nigeria Office, primarily infectious disease outbreaks but also including natural, accidental and intentional (terrorism, crime, civil disorder) disasters with public health implications.
• S/he is the primary advisor to the Associate Director for Global Health Security on public health emergency operations and management in Nigeria.
• S/he interacts with all levels within the USG forum and assists the Ministry of Health in the development of its emergency management capacity.
• The position interfaces with all levels of NGO and cooperative partners, universities and medical personnel for the purpose of developing and maintaining a highly functional emergency operation center and incident command system in Nigeria.
• S/he works closely with Administrative support staff to manage cooperative agreements and provide technical guidance to implementing partners.
• The incumbent reports to the Associate Director for Global Health Security.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, Medicine or Epidemiology is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on public programs and effective coordination of operations, management and analysis, with at least three (3) years of dedicated experience working in public health emergency management is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough knowledge of the development of program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, as well as knowledge of the development and implementation of capacity and program assessments, and methods of evaluating program accomplishment is required. Good knowledge of administrative, budgetary, procurement, and travel issues related to government purchasing and funding guidelines is required.
• General knowledge of local emergency management processes and /or systems and the role of the Ministry of Health (MOH) in public health emergencies. Must have skills and diplomacy for working effectively with countries’ Ministries of Health (MOH), United Nations Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), United Nations Disaster Assistance Coordination (UNDAC), Department of State (DOS), Embassies and international public health entities; and have extensive knowledge of global public health activities and strategies, including advanced knowledge of the Incident Command System framework (ICS);
• Proficiency in MS Office, (Word, PPT and Excel) with good organizational skills, communication skills, attention to detail required by maintenance of budget, development of plans and procedures, and handling of numerous versions of documents is required.

Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP**

Importation Information

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selection Criteria 

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
OR – Ordinarily Resident – N10, 948,692 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-11
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM/EFM-US$54,610 (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-04

Job Title: Senior Public Health Specialist (Surveillance and Information Systems) FSN-11/FP-4

Ref: A96124
Location: Abuja Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Job Type: Temporary Position Not to Exceed 24 Months
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position 

• This position is responsible for activities related to the implementation of Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), specifically for core technical areas that are deemed priority for the CDC-Nigeria Office and Government of Nigeria.
• The incumbent is the emerging disease surveillance and information systems portfolio manager.
• S/he is the Epidemiologist responsible for providing technical expertise and assistance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other participating partners in the design, implementation and strengthening of routine disease surveillance and information systems and the conduct of large, complex surveys designed to measure reportable infectious diseases and other indicators of importance to evaluating the impact of disease control programs.
• S/he reports directly to the Program Director for Global Health Security/Global Health
• Protection or other official in charge of GHSA and plays an active leadership role in Technical Working Groups (TWG).
• S/he will interface with all levels of NGO and cooperative partners, universities and medical personnel for the purpose of developing and maintaining highly functional health information and surveillance systems in Nigeria.
• S/he work closely with Administrative support staff to manage cooperative agreements and provide technical guidance to implementing partners

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Demography, or Behavioral Science is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of mid-to senior – level public health experience in the management and development of epidemiological surveillance and /or large scale surveys of disease prevention, treatment, or care programs are required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough knowledge of research methods and the collection, analysis and presentation of public health/epidemiologic data in order to plan, design, direct the implementation of and strengthen procedures for collection, analysis and dissemination of emerging disease epidemiological data. This includes knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of internationally recognized standards for surveillance and survey regulations and procedures. Thorough knowledge of Nigeria health care system and structures including familiarity with Ministry of Health policies, program priorities and regulations as well as good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities is required.
• Thorough knowledge of the development of program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, knowledge of the development and implementation of capacity and program assessments, and methods of evaluating program accomplishments. Working knowledge of administrative, budgetary, procurement, and travel issues related to government purchasing and funding guidelines, contracts, memoranda of understanding and cooperative agreements is required.
• Advanced skill levels in the use of at least one of the more common epidemiologic data analysis software (EPINFO, STATA, SAS, or SPSS), and excellent numerical skills for manipulating and reporting statistical data is required.

Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP**

Importation Information

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selection Criteria 

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
OR – Ordinarily Resident – N10, 948,692 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-11
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM/EFM-US$54,610 (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-04*

Job Title: Senior Program Development Specialist, FSN-11

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent’s primary responsibilities include: support for program and project development which comprises strategic planning, project design, and underlying analyses; program administration and monitoring which entails overseeing obligation of funds along with all aspects of budget planning, reporting and notification, supporting communication and planning with the Government of Nigeria; and serves as the Program Office representative to technical teams to provide guidance on various aspects of program implementation, project development, monitoring and evaluation, development outreach, and budget planning.
• S/he plays a key role on issues related to the implementation of Development Objective (DO) programs, such as the design of new activities, budget/pipeline, or identification of best practices to be shared Mission-wide.
• S/he assists in the preparation of outreach and briefing materials on the USAID/Nigeria program. The incumbent advises Mission senior management on Nigeria political and/or economic developments that may impact the Mission’s strategic plans and program performance.
• Additionally, s/he is the Mission site administrator for GLAAS, the webbased procurement management system; occasionally serves as Acting Program Officer during the absence of the senior principals.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants Must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in development program management, accounting, finance, budget analysis, planning or execution; project design, program planning, program/project budgeting and evaluation is required. At least two (2) years of this experience should be in an English-language environment with an international or non-governmental organization.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough Knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology as well as principles and accepted practices of governmental and business financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting is required.
• Good understanding of political and economic situation in Nigeria and the region; problem areas in general (state of the economy, energy sector, governance, and status of basic social indicators is required. Must have an awareness of key donor organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders working in the country.
• Ability to recommend solutions in complicated situations, taking into consideration myriad factors and variables such as late budget appropriations, delayed availability of funds, uncertain funding levels and unexpected budget reductions. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to manage complex budget data including ability to use database management applications to manage increasingly complex budgets. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP**

Importation Information

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selection Criteria 

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
Or – Ordinarily Resident – N10,948,692 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-11
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.